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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Cookie Dough is probably Molossia's most valuable resource. Not only is the country's currency, the Valora, based on it's (super)market value, but it's also used in the Kokintz System to measure weight. One Fenwick is based on a large tube of Pillsbury Cookie Dough. The Norton, is the length of the President's hand (roughly 7 inches), and the Zenda is the unit of measurement for temperature, which is currently based off the height of Marilyn Monroe.  Back in 2007, when the Kokintz system was first implemented, the Zenda was based on the height of Molossia's former first lady, who now lives in Texas, but Marilyn Monroe is the same height -- and lets be honest -- a funnier reference. <br />
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Here's an explanation of the names from Molossia.org: "The names for these units of measurement derive from various movies that feature fictional nations, as well as other micronational icons. The Norton is, of course, named after Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, the 'patron saint' of micronationalism. The Fenwick, and its subunit, the Bascomb, are named for the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, from the book and movie 'The Mouse That Roared'. The Simms and its subunit, the Parador, are named for the movie, 'Moon Over Parador', while the Zenda is named for the movie 'The Prisoner of Zenda'.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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"Serving Molossia for over a 10th of a century," The Molossian Railroad was built in March, 2000 XXIII and completely rerouted in 2003. I'm not sure to what extent President Baugh is a model train enthusiast. Although I think the kind of pragmatic zeal super serious model train enthusiasts have for their hobbies is a really good analogy to the kind of dedication President Baugh has for Molossia. Rather than building train sets, he builds a country …and incorporates a pretty serious train set at the same time. Don't forget about the model rocket launches, too. …sounds like some serious nerdy dad territory to me. RAD!!!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0833.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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President Baugh sits in the Office of the President -- which he built.<br />
<br />
When I told my Grandmother I was heading out to photograph a micronation in Nevada, she worriedly asked, "It's not one of those places with the neo-Nazi's is it?" Ha! Oh Grandmommy… Although, to Grandmommy's credit when I tell people about this place, you'd be surprised how often people assume it houses some kind of a scary separatist militia, or wonder if it's kinda like an Indian reservation. <br />
<br />
Molossia is less separatist, and more satirist. Molossia isn't a serious place, but after 36 years of rule President Baugh is serious about Molossia's operation, laws, commerce, and declaration of sovereignty. "Almost anything a micronation does is a form of political satire," said President Baugh during our tour. <br />
<br />
Having said that, Baugh is serious about his declaration of sovereignty. On molossia.org the country references Article 1 and 3 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States as well as the Charter of the United Nations, article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. <br />
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Baugh writes,"One of the greatest powers that a nation possesses is the right to exercise inherent sovereign authority over its members and territory." <br />
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Oh, and he's kind of a big deal in the international micronational scene, too. He helps other micronationals start up and maintain their micronations. <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Because every nation needs a good war in their history, Molossia made up the Molossia Mustachistan War of 2006. Then they erected this lion memorial. <br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0947.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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President Baugh sits in the Office of the President -- which he built.<br />
<br />
When I told my Grandmother I was heading out to photograph a micronation in Nevada, she worriedly asked, "It's not one of those places with the neo-Nazi's is it?" Ha! Oh Grandmommy… Although, to Grandmommy's credit when I tell people about this place, you'd be surprised how often people assume it houses some kind of a scary separatist militia, or wonder if it's kinda like an Indian reservation. <br />
<br />
Molossia is less separatist, and more satirist. Molossia isn't a serious place, but after 36 years of rule President Baugh is serious about Molossia's operation, laws, commerce, and declaration of sovereignty. "Almost anything a micronation does is a form of political satire," said President Baugh during our tour. <br />
<br />
Having said that, Baugh is serious about his declaration of sovereignty. On molossia.org the country references Article 1 and 3 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States as well as the Charter of the United Nations, article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. <br />
<br />
Baugh writes,"One of the greatest powers that a nation possesses is the right to exercise inherent sovereign authority over its members and territory." <br />
<br />
Oh, and he's kind of a big deal in the international micronational scene, too. He helps other micronationals start up and maintain their micronations. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0333.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. It's run -- nay -- RULED by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh. I spent the day at this tiny country Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI (the roman numeral extension signifies how long Molossia has existed, and it's how Molossians write the date). <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia's first lady Adrianne Baugh is Kevin Baugh's second wife. Similarly, his excellency is Adrianne's second husband. The president's first wife left him and moved to Texas -- which is why anything from Texas is illegal in Molossia. …except Kelly Clarkson. <br />
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If I can editorialize for a second, these two are a great couple. I got the impression Kevin's ex-wife wasn't really on board with the whole micronational thing. But Adrianne embraces it. Several times throughout the tour, I saw them canoodle, too. It was pretty cute. They're not really that new to each other, either. As of as of September 10th, 2013 XXXVI, they'll have been married for two years! Congratulations you two!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0434.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Because every nation needs a good war in their history, Molossia made up the Molossia Mustachistan War of 2006. Then they erected this lion memorial. <br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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President Baugh sits in the Office of the President -- which he built.<br />
<br />
When I told my Grandmother I was heading out to photograph a micronation in Nevada, she worriedly asked, "It's not one of those places with the neo-Nazi's is it?" Ha! Oh Grandmommy… Although, to Grandmommy's credit when I tell people about this place, you'd be surprised how often people assume it houses some kind of a scary separatist militia, or wonder if it's kinda like an Indian reservation. <br />
<br />
Molossia is less separatist, and more satirist. Molossia isn't a serious place, but after 36 years of rule President Baugh is serious about Molossia's operation, laws, commerce, and declaration of sovereignty. "Almost anything a micronation does is a form of political satire," said President Baugh during our tour. <br />
<br />
Having said that, Baugh is serious about his declaration of sovereignty. On molossia.org the country references Article 1 and 3 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States as well as the Charter of the United Nations, article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. <br />
<br />
Baugh writes,"One of the greatest powers that a nation possesses is the right to exercise inherent sovereign authority over its members and territory." <br />
<br />
Oh, and he's kind of a big deal in the international micronational scene, too. He helps other micronationals start up and maintain their micronations. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia President Kevin Baugh and first lady Adrianne Baugh walk their micronation's ground.<br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
August 12, 2013<br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. It's ruled by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh, middle. He is flanked by  first lady Adrianne Baugh, 34, and,  Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9. <br />
There are only 26 Molossians. Citizenship is closed to non-family members. …and a few dogs. That's not to say 26 people live in The Government House, a modest three bedroom ranch. In addition to these three, Adrienne's two teenage sons, and their four dogs. The resident cat and hamster aren't citizens. "Cats always have questionable loyalty, anyway," joked President Baugh in an email. Most Molossians live in the U.S., except for one of the President's sons who is in Afghanistan. <br />
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President Baugh says he gets weekly email requests for citizenship, "many from the Middle East."
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. It's run -- nay -- RULED by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh. I spent the day at this tiny country Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI (the roman numeral extension signifies how long Molossia has existed, and it's how Molossians write the date). <br />
His Excellency is flanked on the left by Molossia's first lady Adrianne Baugh, 34, and, on the left, her daughter/Kevin's step-daughter/Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9. <br />
There are only 26 Molossians. Citizenship is closed to non-family members. …and a few dogs. That's not to say 26 people live in The Government House, a modest three bedroom ranch. Nope. Just these three, Adrienne's two teenage sons, and their four dogs. The resident cat and hamster aren't citizens. "Cats always have questionable loyalty, anyway," joked President Baugh in an email. Most Molossians live in the U.S., except for one of the President's sons who is in Afghanistan. <br />
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President Baugh says he gets weekly email requests for citizenship, "many from the Middle East."
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0021.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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President Baugh sits in the Office of the President -- which he built.<br />
<br />
When I told my Grandmother I was heading out to photograph a micronation in Nevada, she worriedly asked, "It's not one of those places with the neo-Nazi's is it?" Ha! Oh Grandmommy… Although, to Grandmommy's credit when I tell people about this place, you'd be surprised how often people assume it houses some kind of a scary separatist militia, or wonder if it's kinda like an Indian reservation. <br />
<br />
Molossia is less separatist, and more satirist. Molossia isn't a serious place, but after 36 years of rule President Baugh is serious about Molossia's operation, laws, commerce, and declaration of sovereignty. "Almost anything a micronation does is a form of political satire," said President Baugh during our tour. <br />
<br />
Having said that, Baugh is serious about his declaration of sovereignty. On molossia.org the country references Article 1 and 3 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States as well as the Charter of the United Nations, article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. <br />
<br />
Baugh writes,"One of the greatest powers that a nation possesses is the right to exercise inherent sovereign authority over its members and territory." <br />
<br />
Oh, and he's kind of a big deal in the international micronational scene, too. He helps other micronationals start up and maintain their micronations. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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One of the off-season goals President Baugh has is to wire telephones in all of Molossia's buildings. He has to wait for the dry season to end to start digging, though. During tourist season the ground is too hard, and the aggressive U.S. weather which is hot hot hot! invades Molossia -- where, year round, it's 72 degrees F and sunny. <br />
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The thing I like most about this photo of the phone in the Office of the President is the mini-phone jack where he can plug in his iPhone to make calls. ha!
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, enforces the laws of the land, such as: <br />
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-It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.<br />
-Torpedoes may not be set off in the country.<br />
-It is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.<br />
-Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.<br />
-Detonating a nuclear device within the nation will result in a VL 500.- fine.<br />
-It is illegal to walk a camel along Alphonse Simms -Circle between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM MST.<br />
-Elephants are prohibited from strolling through Red -Square unless they are on a leash.<br />
-It is illegal to play percussion instruments in any bathroom.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia's first lady Adrianne Baugh is Kevin Baugh's second wife. Similarly, his excellency is Adrianne's second husband. The president's first wife left him and moved to Texas -- which is why anything from Texas is illegal in Molossia. …except Kelly Clarkson. <br />
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If I can editorialize for a second, these two are a great couple. I got the impression Kevin's ex-wife wasn't really on board with the whole micronational thing. But Adrianne embraces it. Several times throughout the tour, I saw them canoodle, too. It was pretty cute. They're not really that new to each other, either. As of as of September 10th, 2013 XXXVI, they'll have been married for two years! Congratulations you two!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0071.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Official Republic of Molossia bottles of water sit in the family's refrigerator.<br />
<br />
 The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0635.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Cookie Dough is probably Molossia's most valuable resource. Not only is the country's currency, the Valora, based on it's (super)market value, but it's also used in the Kokintz System to measure weight. One Fenwick is based on a large tube of Pillsbury Cookie Dough. The Norton, is the length of the President's hand (roughly 7 inches), and the Zenda is the unit of measurement for temperature, which is currently based off the height of Marilyn Monroe.  Back in 2007, when the Kokintz system was first implemented, the Zenda was based on the height of Molossia's former first lady, who now lives in Texas, but Marilyn Monroe is the same height -- and lets be honest -- a funnier reference. <br />
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Here's an explanation of the names from Molossia.org: "The names for these units of measurement derive from various movies that feature fictional nations, as well as other micronational icons. The Norton is, of course, named after Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, the 'patron saint' of micronationalism. The Fenwick, and its subunit, the Bascomb, are named for the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, from the book and movie 'The Mouse That Roared'. The Simms and its subunit, the Parador, are named for the movie, 'Moon Over Parador', while the Zenda is named for the movie 'The Prisoner of Zenda'.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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"Serving Molossia for over a 10th of a century," The Molossian Railroad was built in March, 2000 XXIII and completely rerouted in 2003. I'm not sure to what extent President Baugh is a model train enthusiast. Although I think the kind of pragmatic zeal super serious model train enthusiasts have for their hobbies is a really good analogy to the kind of dedication President Baugh has for Molossia. Rather than building train sets, he builds a country …and incorporates a pretty serious train set at the same time. Don't forget about the model rocket launches, too. …sounds like some serious nerdy dad territory to me. RAD!!!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0818.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Similar to how the US's currency was based on the Gold Standard, Molossia's Valora is based on the Pillsbury Cookie Dough Standard. Three Valora have equal value to one tube of Cookie Dough.<br />
The current exchange rate of 1 Valora to 1 U.S. Dollar is $0.75. <br />
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One Valora is equal to 100 Futtrus. <br />
Valora means "value" or "valuable" in Esperanto, the second official language of Molossia. <br />
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Side note, probably the low point of my tour was when President Baugh forbade me to photograph where the money's printed. (he was nice about it). I wish it was because I don't have the proper security clearance, or something cool like that, but it's because the printer is in his and the first lady's bathroom, and it was too "dusty." …sigh. But I totally understand not wanting a photographer to make pictures in your bathroom, too.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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"Serving Molossia for over a 10th of a century," The Molossian Railroad was built in March, 2000 XXIII and completely rerouted in 2003. I'm not sure to what extent President Baugh is a model train enthusiast. Although I think the kind of pragmatic zeal super serious model train enthusiasts have for their hobbies is a really good analogy to the kind of dedication President Baugh has for Molossia. Rather than building train sets, he builds a country …and incorporates a pretty serious train set at the same time. Don't forget about the model rocket launches, too. …sounds like some serious nerdy dad territory to me. RAD!!!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0842.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Because every nation needs a good war in their history, Molossia made up the Molossia Mustachistan War of 2006. Then they erected this lion memorial. <br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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WHY DOES THIS PICTURE HAVE SUCH A LONG CAPTION!?!?! …you'll never know unless you read it.<br />
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First of all, The customs fee to enter Molossia is …your pocket change. Cute, right? So, why is there a Big K diet soda can in the customs cup? Well, first of all, The President can do whatever he wants …and he put it there. He thought to himself during our tour,"Where am I gonna put this thing so it doesn't blow away?" Molossia IS super windy. <br />
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But a can of Diet Soda has special significance in Molossia, too. From the Molossia.org website "The basic unit of volume, the Simms, is based on a standard can of Diet Pepsi, a staple drink in our nation." <br />
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Molossians use the Kokintz System of measurement. which "is designed to simplify measurements in our nation, using simple and familiar bases." <br />
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The system is named for Professor Kokintz of Grand Fenwick the scientist from the Cold War satirical book series and Peter Sellers movie "The Mouse That Roared," which is the seminal inspiration for Baugh to start his own nation. "Moon Over Parador" is a big influence for Baugh, too. The Simms is named after Parador's President, Alphonse Simms.<br />
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...but Big K Cola? Sigh. Molossia, like the U.S., is enduring budget cuts, too.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0184.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0573.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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His Excellency, Kevin Baugh, the President of Molossia works internationally -- in H.R. for the U.S. Government. He's a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Army.  And the 51-year-old autocrat has a countdown app on his iPhone to let him know how much time before he retires with full benefits! People ask all the time what he does for a living. He purposefully vague about it. But one thing's for sure, running Molossia doesn't pay the bills. He told me the story about a friend of his who also worked for the U.S. government and lost his security clearance because of his micronation. It makes sense. Baugh is too close to the finish line to wanna screw up what he has. <br />
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What does he want to do after he retires? Work at a library? …maybe a gardening center? …or possibly with pets? I get the impression he won't necessarily amp up the Molossian experience. I think there's a fine line between a fun amount of involvement and drudgery. <br />
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Oh, and no. He doesn't "pay taxes." He pays "foreign aid."
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Distance markers of other famous Micronations are painted on a sign post in Molossia. Distance is measured in Nortons -- an homage to Emperor Norton of San Fransisco  -- which is the roughly seven inches, or the length of President Baugh's hand. Royal Nortons, however, are equivalent to one mile. The sign was made before Baugh developed the Molossian system of measurement. <br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Yup! there's a Molossian postal system. Stamps can be used for inter-molissian mail. Outside of Molossia, they're considered Cinderella Stamps. Ralph is the postmaster. He's a mannequin. The President made him and built the post office in 2009.
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  • If you deiced to make the trip out, 1.) make sure he knows you're coming and 2.) maybe don't use Apple Maps. It brought me to one of their neighbor's houses. This is the Google Maps satellite view of The Republic of Molossia. Some might call it, the poor man's aerial photograph. The micronation is surrounded by the Baugh's neighbors -- all U.S. citizens I assume -- and the small desert town of Dayton, Nevada. It's a little less than an hour drive from Reno or, as molossia.org advises in the Klonitz measurement system, it's "over forty-eight Imperial Nortons ( 48 km / 30 mi) from the nearest airport and eleven Imperial Nortons (11 km / 7 mi) from the nearest hotel accommodations and restaurants." I wouldn't say Molossia is in the middle of nowhere -- I totally stopped for some Starbucks off Route 40 -- but nowhere is right around the corner.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Cookie Dough is probably Molossia's most valuable resource. Not only is the country's currency, the Valora, based on it's (super)market value, but it's also used in the Kokintz System to measure weight. One Fenwick is based on a large tube of Pillsbury Cookie Dough. The Norton, is the length of the President's hand (roughly 7 inches), and the Zenda is the unit of measurement for temperature, which is currently based off the height of Marilyn Monroe.  Back in 2007, when the Kokintz system was first implemented, the Zenda was based on the height of Molossia's former first lady, who now lives in Texas, but Marilyn Monroe is the same height -- and lets be honest -- a funnier reference. <br />
<br />
Here's an explanation of the names from Molossia.org: "The names for these units of measurement derive from various movies that feature fictional nations, as well as other micronational icons. The Norton is, of course, named after Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, the 'patron saint' of micronationalism. The Fenwick, and its subunit, the Bascomb, are named for the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, from the book and movie 'The Mouse That Roared'. The Simms and its subunit, the Parador, are named for the movie, 'Moon Over Parador', while the Zenda is named for the movie 'The Prisoner of Zenda'.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm 35 and I've never traveled abroad. …unless you count my high school senior trip to Cancun back in '96 when you didn't need a passport. Earlier this year I finally got a Passport! …and Molossia is my first (and currently only) stamp! Look who's an international traveler now!?! (Points at self)
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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One of the off-season goals President Baugh has is to wire telephones in all of Molossia's buildings. He has to wait for the dry season to end to start digging, though. During tourist season the ground is too hard, and the aggressive U.S. weather which is hot hot hot! invades Molossia -- where, year round, it's 72 degrees F and sunny. <br />
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The thing I like most about this photo of the phone in the Office of the President is the mini-phone jack where he can plug in his iPhone to make calls. ha!
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0695.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0934.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, in Molossia's front yard. The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0055.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0670.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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His Excellency, Kevin Baugh, President of the Republic of Molossia, waters the plants in Republic Square. His "work pants" are his old ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pants from when he was Sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army. He always wears those pants when he works on and improves Molossia. I remember when he told me about the pants thinking there was some kind of cool symbolism there. …but I also remember being really really thirsty and sweaty.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1074.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's (plastic) banana tree -- an homage to President Kevin Baugh's version of a Banana Republic. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1097.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0238.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1010.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0013.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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"Serving Molossia for over a 10th of a century," The Molossian Railroad was built in March, 2000 XXIII and completely rerouted in 2003. I'm not sure to what extent President Baugh is a model train enthusiast. Although I think the kind of pragmatic zeal super serious model train enthusiasts have for their hobbies is a really good analogy to the kind of dedication President Baugh has for Molossia. Rather than building train sets, he builds a country …and incorporates a pretty serious train set at the same time. Don't forget about the model rocket launches, too. …sounds like some serious nerdy dad territory to me. RAD!!!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0853.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0944.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0802.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0472.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. It's run -- nay -- RULED by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh. I spent the day at this tiny country Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI (the roman numeral extension signifies how long Molossia has existed, and it's how Molossians write the date). <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0058.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's (plastic) banana tree -- an homage to President Kevin Baugh's version of a Banana Republic. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1095.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0733.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, enforces the laws of the land, such as: <br />
<br />
-It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.<br />
-Torpedoes may not be set off in the country.<br />
-It is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.<br />
-Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.<br />
-Detonating a nuclear device within the nation will result in a VL 500.- fine.<br />
-It is illegal to walk a camel along Alphonse Simms -Circle between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM MST.<br />
-Elephants are prohibited from strolling through Red -Square unless they are on a leash.<br />
-It is illegal to play percussion instruments in any bathroom.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0305.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0119.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0558.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0790.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0736.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, enforces the laws of the land, such as: <br />
<br />
-It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.<br />
-Torpedoes may not be set off in the country.<br />
-It is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.<br />
-Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.<br />
-Detonating a nuclear device within the nation will result in a VL 500.- fine.<br />
-It is illegal to walk a camel along Alphonse Simms -Circle between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM MST.<br />
-Elephants are prohibited from strolling through Red -Square unless they are on a leash.<br />
-It is illegal to play percussion instruments in any bathroom.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0325.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0534.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0964.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0156.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Flag Day is September 9th! The day celebrates the first day the Molossian flag flew over the sovereign territory in 1998. Molossia’s flag is called The Grand Triune. The blue bar symbolizes strength and the desert sky. The white symbolizes purity and the mountains that surround Molossia, and the green symbolizes Prosperity and the Molossian landscape, “green after a spring rain,” …and maybe an intense summer watering. <br />
I know what you're wondering. Who stitches his flag together? Well, here's a quote from the “How to Start Your Own Nation” website, which Baugh authored: “I chose my nation's flag from among those that already exist, in this case Sierra Leone, and then turned it upside down. I did this so that I would have a real flag to fly outside when ever I wish, without having to sew one from scratch.” Clever man, that President!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0699.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0858.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, keeps the sun off President Kevin Baugh.<br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm 35 and I've never traveled abroad. …unless you count my high school senior trip to Cancun back in '96 when you didn't need a passport. Earlier this year I finally got a Passport! …and Molossia is my first (and currently only) stamp! Look who's an international traveler now!?! (Points at self)
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0487.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
His Excellency, Kevin Baugh, President of the Republic of Molossia, waters the plants in Republic Square. His "work pants" are his old ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pants from when he was Sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army. He always wears those pants when he works on and improves Molossia. I remember when he told me about the pants thinking there was some kind of cool symbolism there. …but I also remember being really really thirsty and sweaty.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1065.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Yup! there's a Molossian postal system. Stamps can be used for inter-molissian mail. Outside of Molossia, they're considered Cinderella Stamps. Ralph is the postmaster. He's a mannequin. The President made him and built the post office in 2009.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0594.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, holds up a stomp rocket used in one of the Molossian Ministry for Air and Space Exploration's exercises in the Helicopter Rock area of the nation. Any tourist who wishes to launch a rocket receives a certificate making them an honorary Molossian Space Cadet. The Space Program also launches fuel propelled rockets, but the dry desert conditions + rockets might create a fire. yikes!<br />
<br />
This isn't the only leg of Molossian military open to non-citizens. People can attend the Molossian Naval Academy -- an online school. The higher the rank, the more intense the schooling. Unlike becoming a space cadet, rising the ranks in the Navy requires a fee. <br />
<br />
Since citizenship is closed, President Baugh uses inclusion in the space program and the Naval Academy as a way to allow participation in his nation.<br />
<br />
In case you were wondering… I'm totally a Space Cadet now. <br />
<br />
…
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0900.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
"Serving Molossia for over a 10th of a century," The Molossian Railroad was built in March, 2000 XXIII and completely rerouted in 2003. I'm not sure to what extent President Baugh is a model train enthusiast. Although I think the kind of pragmatic zeal super serious model train enthusiasts have for their hobbies is a really good analogy to the kind of dedication President Baugh has for Molossia. Rather than building train sets, he builds a country …and incorporates a pretty serious train set at the same time. Don't forget about the model rocket launches, too. …sounds like some serious nerdy dad territory to me. RAD!!!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0844.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0161.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. It's run -- nay -- RULED by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh. I spent the day at this tiny country Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI (the roman numeral extension signifies how long Molossia has existed, and it's how Molossians write the date). <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0050.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0469.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm 35 and I've never traveled abroad. …unless you count my high school senior trip to Cancun back in '96 when you didn't need a passport. Earlier this year I finally got a Passport! …and Molossia is my first (and currently only) stamp! Look who's an international traveler now!?! (Points at self)
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0492.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1105.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, enforces the laws of the land, such as: <br />
<br />
-It is illegal to cause a catastrophe.<br />
-Torpedoes may not be set off in the country.<br />
-It is illegal to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.<br />
-Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses.<br />
-Detonating a nuclear device within the nation will result in a VL 500.- fine.<br />
-It is illegal to walk a camel along Alphonse Simms -Circle between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM MST.<br />
-Elephants are prohibited from strolling through Red -Square unless they are on a leash.<br />
-It is illegal to play percussion instruments in any bathroom.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0281.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0113.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0765.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0518.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0166.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0002.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0559.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, launches a stomp rocket used in one of the Molossian Ministry for Air and Space Exploration's exercises in the Helicopter Rock area of the nation. Any tourist who wishes to launch a rocket receives a certificate making them an honorary Molossian Space Cadet. The Space Program also launches fuel propelled rockets, but the dry desert conditions + rockets might create a fire. yikes!<br />
<br />
This isn't the only leg of Molossian military open to non-citizens. People can attend the Molossian Naval Academy -- an online school. The higher the rank, the more intense the schooling. Unlike becoming a space cadet, rising the ranks in the Navy requires a fee. <br />
<br />
Since citizenship is closed, President Baugh uses inclusion in the space program and the Naval Academy as a way to allow participation in his nation.<br />
<br />
In case you were wondering… I'm totally a Space Cadet now. <br />
<br />
…
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0925.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, retrieves a stomp rocket used in one of the Molossian Ministry for Air and Space Exploration's exercises in the Helicopter Rock area of the nation. Any tourist who wishes to launch a rocket receives a certificate making them an honorary Molossian Space Cadet. The Space Program also launches fuel propelled rockets, but the dry desert conditions + rockets might create a fire. yikes!<br />
<br />
This isn't the only leg of Molossian military open to non-citizens. People can attend the Molossian Naval Academy -- an online school. The higher the rank, the more intense the schooling. Unlike becoming a space cadet, rising the ranks in the Navy requires a fee. <br />
<br />
Since citizenship is closed, President Baugh uses inclusion in the space program and the Naval Academy as a way to allow participation in his nation.<br />
<br />
In case you were wondering… I'm totally a Space Cadet now. <br />
<br />
…
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0921.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
Yup! there's a Molossian postal system. Stamps can be used for inter-molissian mail. Outside of Molossia, they're considered Cinderella Stamps.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0580.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, launches a stomp rocket used in one of the Molossian Ministry for Air and Space Exploration's exercises in the Helicopter Rock area of the nation. Any tourist who wishes to launch a rocket receives a certificate making them an honorary Molossian Space Cadet. The Space Program also launches fuel propelled rockets, but the dry desert conditions + rockets might create a fire. yikes!<br />
<br />
This isn't the only leg of Molossian military open to non-citizens. People can attend the Molossian Naval Academy -- an online school. The higher the rank, the more intense the schooling. Unlike becoming a space cadet, rising the ranks in the Navy requires a fee. <br />
<br />
Since citizenship is closed, President Baugh uses inclusion in the space program and the Naval Academy as a way to allow participation in his nation.<br />
<br />
In case you were wondering… I'm totally a Space Cadet now. <br />
<br />
…
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0914.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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Chief Constable Alexis Baugh and President Kevin Baugh …uh, conduct military exercises close to the Molossian border of the United States Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI. The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia's Red Square houses the post office, trading company, The Office of the President, The Bank, and, of course, the Tiki Hut Bar and Grill. All the buildings were built by the hands of his Excellency. Some of the newer buildings also had the help of Chief Constable Alexis. She's an excellent side kick.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1025.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1050.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0532.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
His Excellency, Kevin Baugh, President of the Republic of Molossia, waters the plants in Republic Square. His "work pants" are his old ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pants from when he was Sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army. He always wears those pants when he works on and improves Molossia. I remember when he told me about the pants thinking there was some kind of cool symbolism there. …but I also remember being really really thirsty and sweaty.
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1070.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia's first lady Adrianne Baugh is Kevin Baugh's second wife. Similarly, his excellency is Adrianne's second husband. The president's first wife left him and moved to Texas -- which is why anything from Texas is illegal in Molossia. …except Kelly Clarkson. <br />
<br />
If I can editorialize for a second, these two are a great couple. I got the impression Kevin's ex-wife wasn't really on board with the whole micronational thing. But Adrianne embraces it. Several times throughout the tour, I saw them canoodle, too. It was pretty cute. They're not really that new to each other, either. As of as of September 10th, 2013 XXXVI, they'll have been married for two years! Congratulations you two!!!
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0400.JPG
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_0780.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
<br />
All the Molossian dogs are citizens of the micronation.<br />
<br />
The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
<br />
Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
    130812_Republic_of_Molossia_1012.jpg
  • Photo by Matt Roth<br />
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The Republic of Molossia's Chief Constable Alexis Baugh, 9, stands next to the stomp rocket used in one of the Molossian Ministry for Air and Space Exploration's exercises in the Helicopter Rock area of the nation. Any tourist who wishes to launch a rocket receives a certificate making them an honorary Molossian Space Cadet. The Space Program also launches fuel propelled rockets, but the dry desert conditions + rockets might create a fire. yikes!<br />
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This isn't the only leg of Molossian military open to non-citizens. People can attend the Molossian Naval Academy -- an online school. The higher the rank, the more intense the schooling. Unlike becoming a space cadet, rising the ranks in the Navy requires a fee. <br />
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Since citizenship is closed, President Baugh uses inclusion in the space program and the Naval Academy as a way to allow participation in his nation.<br />
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In case you were wondering… I'm totally a Space Cadet now. <br />
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I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm 35 and I've never traveled abroad. …unless you count my high school senior trip to Cancun back in '96 when you didn't need a passport. Earlier this year I finally got a Passport! …and Molossia is my first (and currently only) stamp! Look who's an international traveler now!?! (Points at self)
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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The Republic of Molossia is a tiny micronation run by fifty-one-year-old President Kevin Baugh an his family. The micronation is surrounded by Dayton, Nevada. <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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Molossia's (plastic) banana tree -- an homage to President Kevin Baugh's version of a Banana Republic. <br />
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Monday, August 12, 2013 XXXVI
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